Ping Pong Table Size

Guide and Dimensions:

Official Rules
Leave a Comment / Table Tennis / By
David Bruce

The official size of a Ping Pong

table should be 9 feet in length, 5
feet in width and 2.5 feet in height.
In alternative measurements, this
is (length x width x height):

108″ x 60″ x 30″ inches

2.74m x 1.525m x 0.76m.
274cm x 152.5cm x 76cm.

However, as always things aren’t

always as simple as they seem. A
regulation Ping Pong table must
adhere to certain standards and
materials, which may impact your
purchasing decisions. There’s also
the option to purchase a smaller table
if you need more space, with 3/4 and
1/2 size tables available.

If you’re thinking of buying a Table

Tennis table, then it’s definitely worth
checking out our guide to the room
size needed for a Table Tennis table.

Let’s dive into the detailed world of

Ping Pong table dimensions and
sizing.

Dimensions of a
Table Tennis table

If you’re training to improve your

Table Tennis ability, or you’re wanting
to play competitions, then you’ll need
to be training on a regulation sized
table. In this sport, small margins can
make a massive difference and
therefore it’s important to have a
good feel for how big the table is.
Experienced players will immediately
be able to tell if a table is slightly too
small or large.

The incredibly useful ITTF Handbook

details the dimensions of a standard
Table Tennis table.

The upper surface

of the table, known
as the playing
surface, shall be
rectangular, 2.74m
long and 1.525m
wide, and shall lie
in a horizontal
plane 76cm above
the floor

How does this look in reality?

DIMENSIONSOFATABLETENNISTABLE
LENGTH
274cm/108inches
152.5cm/60inches
WIDTH

-NETHEIGHT:
15.25cm/6inches HEIGHT NETOVERHANG
76cm/30inches 15.25cm/6inches

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There are a few more rules that a

table tennis table must also adhere to
in order to be competition standard.

Yield a uniform bounce of about

23cm when a standard ball is
dropped on to it from a height of
30cm. In a slightly bizarre rule, there
are no requirements for the material a
table must be made of. If you tried
hard enough, you could make a
‘technically’ regulation ice table. In
reality, most tables are made of wood,
with the top layer between 12mm and
25mm. The thicker the table top, the
more consistent the ball will behave
when bouncing.

The playing surface shall be

uniformly dark coloured and matt.
So, I may have lied about the ice
table, which would be tough to make
dark coloured! Most tables are either
dark blue or dark green, making it
easier for players to see the
white/orange balls against the table.
A matt colour means that the surface
needs to be ‘dull’ rather than ‘shiny’.

A white side line, 2cm wide, along

each 2.74m edge and a white end
line, 2cm wide, along each 1.525m
edge. The white lines on a table make
it easier to see the edges of the table
during fast-paced rallies where
players rely on their peripheral vision.
Every table available will have these
outer lines. Tables will normally also
have a line running lengthways down
the middle to distinguish sides of the
table for doubles serving.

Now you know the regulations for the

size of a Ping Pong table, you could
even think about making one yourself!

Different Ping
Pong table sizes

A vast majority of Table Tennis tables

that you can purchase online are full
size tables. However, it does always
pay to check the dimensions. You
don’t want to buy a full sized table
and discover it’s only 75% the actual
size when it arrives!

If you’re wanting to play in a smaller

space at home, a reduced size Ping
Pong table could be the solution for
you though. Let’s have a look at the 4
most common sizes available to
purchase.

Full Size Ping Pong Table

A vast majority of Ping Pong tables

are made to this standard/regulation
size, measuring 9ft x 5ft x 2.5ft. This
is the size used in all local, national
and international tournaments and
will be most familiar to Table Tennis
players across the world.

If you have the space available, we

would always recommend playing on
one of these tables. Most modern
tables can be lifted onto their side
and stored against a wall whilst not
being used, which reduces the space
impact if you’re playing at home.
Conveniently, tables are sized just
smaller than a mid-sized family sedan
so they are perfect for playing in your
garage in place of a car.

3/4 Size Ping Pong Table

You might be mistaken for thinking

that “it’s only 25% smaller” so a 3/4
size table can be a reasonable
replacement for a full-sized table.
Having played a lot on both 3/4 size
and full sized tables, I can confidently
say it makes a massive difference.

The dimensions of a 3/4 size Ping

Pong table can vary, however the
most common standards are (length x
width x height):

205.7 cm x 114.3 cm x 76.2 cm

81″ x 45″ x 30″
6.75ft x 3.75ft x 2.5ft

Whilst this may be the same height

as a full size Ping Pong table, you
do lose a lot of playing area.

Full Sized 3/4 Sized

Playing Area Playing Area

4.18 square 2.35 square

metres metres

That’s a massive 44% less playing

surface area than a regular full
sized table. This means you have to
be significantly more accurate with
your shots and it becomes much
more difficult to play
expansive/attacking shots.

Midsize Ping Pong Table

If you live in an apartment, you may

even find that a 3/4 table is too big to
fit into the space you have available.
That’s why there’s another, smaller
size of table generally referred to as
“midsize” tables. We’ve selected our
favourite midsized tables for you.

These can vary in size, however most

commonly measure (height x width x
length):

72″ x 36″ x 30″

6ft x 3ft x 2.5ft
182.9cm x 76.2cm x 6.35cm

Again, these tables are the same

height as a full sized Table Tennis
table, making them more familiar to
play on. They’re perfect for anyone
with a small living space and they can
easily be set up by carrying them into
place.

David's Top Pick

✓ Playing Dimensions: 71
inches (L), 40.5 inches
(W), 30 inches (H)
✓ Weight: 75lbs
✓ Material: Aluminium
Frame, MDF Tabletop
✓ Color: Dark Blue

Summary: A true all-rounder

at a reasonable price, this
table is perfect for practising
and storing. It really feels like
a slightly shrunk version of a
full-size table.

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Mini Ping Pong Table

Finally, we have the Mini Ping Pong

table! These are no longer a real
substitute for a regulation table.
Instead, they’re more of a novelty
item that you can transport with you
for a fun game.

Mini Ping Pong tables vary massively

in size and design, particularly in
terms of height. Some tables will have
legs/stands that get them to a regular
height, whilst other will need to sit on
the floor or an alternative surface.

For example there’s this rather cute

offering from Stiga which measures
just 68cm by 52.5cm and has very
short legs.

Table Tennis World

Outdoor Ping
Pong Tables

If you’re looking at the size of a

regulation Table Tennis table and
thinking it’s too big to put up inside
your home, then you may want to
consider a specially designed outdoor
table that you can play with in your
garden.

These tables are made from a

stronger material that weatherproofs
them from water, wind, heat and cold.

It can cost quite a lot to buy a quality

outdoor table, but it’s a purchase that
will provide many years of fun for your
whole family.

Featured Image – Dennis Cortés on

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David Bruce
David's been playing Table Tennis since
he was 12, earning his first coaching
license in 2012. He's played in national
team & individual competitions,
although he prefers the more relaxed
nature of a local league match! After
earning his umpiring qualification in
England, David moved to Australia and
started Racket Insight to share
information about the sport he loves.

Blade: Stiga WRB Offensive Classic |

Forehand: Calibra LT | Backhand:
Xiom Musa
Playstyle: All-Round Attacker

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